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Nicole Eggert said she hasn't been contacted about taking part in the Baywatch reboot, but is open to the idea just days after announcing the comeback of the hugely popular beach drama.

The 52-year-old actress, who has been documenting her battle with a “very rare form of breast cancer” on social media, spoke about the possibility of returning to the series.

She told TMZ on Wednesday that she was in contact with Baywatch's production company Freemantle about a documentary about the series she's working on.

Nicole explained: “We have the Baywatch documentary that's ready to be released and you know the timing of that is really working out. “But I haven't spoken to anyone about being in it as talent or anything like that.”

The blonde bombshell starred in the series as lifeguard Summer Quinn in 44 episodes from 1992 to 1994 and could have a potential role under certain conditions.

Nicole Eggert (pictured in 1993) said she had not been contacted about taking part in the Baywatch reboot, but was open to the idea just days after the hugely popular beach drama's comeback was announced

The 52-year-old actress, who has been documenting her battle with a “very rare form of breast cancer” on social media, spoke about the possibility of returning to the series

She told TMZ on Wednesday that she was in contact with Baywatch's production company Freemantle about a documentary about the series she was working on, but had not discussed the possibility of appearing on the series; The cast is shown in 1995

She said: “To be part of a reboot, I guess it really depends on what that would look like.”

“I mean, am I going to wear the red swimsuit?” Of course not. Not these days. But if it was a parent or a head lifeguard in the office or something, sure. Or a fun little cameo or something like that.”

Last month Nicole revealed more cancer was discovered in her lymph nodes while she battled a “very rare” form of breast cancer.

The actress, who first announced in December 2023 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, told Inside Edition that she had just learned that doctors had discovered additional illnesses during her treatment.

Eggert said she frets about not checking her breasts regularly and that the tissue from the breast implants she got when she was 19 made it harder to detect abnormalities in her breast.

The star said that after gaining about 25 pounds and experiencing pain in her left breast beginning in October, she underwent a mammogram and three biopsies — which led to a diagnosis of Stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer.

She said: “When I felt it, my heart sank and I thought, 'Oh my God.'” No one could take me, so I walked to each breast center. It's terrible because with every day and every minute that passes you know that it's growing.

Just a month later, a mammogram finally confirmed her fears – Eggert had stage two breast cancer.

She said: “To be part of a reboot, I guess it really depends on what that would look like.” I mean, am I going to wear the red swimsuit? Of course not. Not these days. But if it was a parent or a head lifeguard in the office or something, sure. Or a fun little cameo or something like that.

Last month, Nicole revealed to Inside Edition that additional cancers had been found in her lymph nodes as she battles a “very rare” form of breast cancer

The star notably played the role of Roberta “Summer” Quinn in the third and fourth seasons of the hit series Baywatch; seen with Pamela Anderson (right) in 1992

She said, “My heart sank, I lost all hearing, everything sank.” It's called invasive cribriform carcinoma. It's very rare.'

“The self-examinations, I tell you, are thwarting my own plans. 'That's the only thing I should have done.'

However, she says the tissue of her breast implants made self-exams difficult, saying: “If I hadn't had them and had my smaller, natural breasts, I'm sure I would have felt it a lot sooner” – before she branded the implanted a “big mistake”.

Nicole says she has been in contact with most of the cast while working on the upcoming documentary.

Another former cast member that TMZ has also spoken to about a possible return is Brande Roderick, who, like Nicole, has not been approached about returning but is open to the possibility.

The 49-year-old actress said she is in contact with executive producer Michael Berk and is willing to play a character's mother.

Brande portrayed Leigh Dyer in 22 episodes from 2000 to 2001 and is happy that the franchise is coming back and that it's great that younger generations are interested in 1990s culture.

It was announced earlier this week that Baywatch would be returning, but there has been no sign that series stars Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff will be returning.

Another former cast member that TMZ has also spoken to about a possible return is Brande Roderick, 49, who, like Nicole, has not been approached about returning but is open to the possibility

Brande (pictured in 2000) portrayed Leigh Dyer in 22 episodes from 2000 to 2001 and is excited that the franchise is coming back and says it's great that younger generations are taking an interest in 1990s culture

According to Variety, Fox landed a reboot of the hugely popular series on Monday as the network inked a deal with Freemantle.

The series originally starred Hasselhoff, now 71, from 1989 to 1999 before being renamed Baywatch Hawaii with Jason Momoa from 1999 to 2001.

He also starred in the spin-off series Baywatch Nights, which aired from 1995 to 1997.

Actress Anderson, 56, who shared love advice last week, led the red swimsuit brigade, which included actresses such as Eggert, Roderick, Yasmine Bleeth, Alexandra Paul, Parker Stevenson and Erika Eleniak.

It was announced earlier this week that Baywatch would return, but there was no indication that series stars Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff would also return; The cast can be seen in 1995

Anderson can be seen in her iconic role as CJ Parker in the 1990s

It remains unclear whether Anderson, Hasselhoff or any of the series regulars will return to the franchise in any capacity.

The original series was set on a Los Angeles beach, where a team of lifeguards led by Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon (Hasselhoff) save lives, deal with personal dramas, fight crime and take part in over-the-top adventures on a daily basis.

It was designed by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann and was inspired by Bonann's time as a lifeguard in LA County.

The four will serve as executive producers of the upcoming hour-long drama.

The original series was pitched by Bonann and passed on to CBS, and later the pilot Baywatch: Panic At The Malibu Pier was sold to NBC and aired as a TV movie and was so successful that it was picked up for a 12-episode season.

According to Variety, Fox and Freemantle's Lara Olsen has been tapped as showrunner for the new series.

The synopsis for the remastered Baywatch reads: “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches and iconic red swimsuits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards as they navigate complicated, chaotic personal lives in this action-packed reboot that proves it so is the family you are born into and the family you find.'

The original series was a worldwide phenomenon, airing simultaneously in more than 145 countries, more than any other television show.

Actress Anderson, 56 (pictured in the 1990s), who shared love advice last week, led the red swimsuit brigade, which included actresses such as Yasmine Bleeth, Nicole Eggert, Alexandra Paul, Parker Stevenson and Erika Eleniak, among others

Traci Bingham, Donna D'Errico, Yasmine Bleeth, Gena Lee Nolin and Nancy Valen are seen from left to right in 2001

The series originally starred Hasselhoff, now 71, from 1989 to 1999 before being renamed Baywatch Hawaii from 1999 to 2001, which starred Jason Momoa (pictured left in 2000).

Just recently, the franchise was rebooted in a different way, as a feature film was released in 2017

The film – starring CJ Parker, Alexandra Daddario as Summer, Ilfenesh Hadera as Stephanie Holden, Dwayne Johnson as Mitch Buchannon, Zac Efron as Matt Brody and Jon Bass as Ronnie (left to right) – was a box office success, grossing 178 million US dollars worldwide

According to Variety, the series' PR team even created a statistic that labeled it “No. 1 series in the world”, which was even printed as fact in numerous publications.

Fox already had a relationship with the franchise when it aired the 2003 TV reunion film Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.

Just recently, the franchise was rebooted in a different way, as a feature film was released in 2017.

The film – starring Dwayne “The Rock Johnson”, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Zach Efron and Kelly Rohrbach – was a box office success, grossing $178 million worldwide.

The film also featured guest appearances by Hasselhoff and Anderson.